Harvey Gets Ready for Bed

Hi again—it’s Harvey!

It’s my favorite time of day—bedtime! Some dogs like mornings best, but I love the quiet before sleep.

My bedtime starts the same way every night. I pick up my toys and put them back in their basket. Then I eat a small bedtime snack and drink a little water.

After that, I brush my teeth—swish, swish!—and wash my paws and face.

Mom says routines help our bodies know it’s time to rest. I think she’s right. Each step feels like a soft step toward sleep.

When everything’s ready, I climb into my bed and pull up my blanket. I can hear the crickets singing outside. Their song is slow and steady—like a lullaby just for me.

Sometimes, I take one deep breath for every step I did to get ready: One for putting away my toys. One for brushing my teeth. One for washing up. One for crawling into bed. And one for saying good night.

Now I feel calm and proud. My day is done, and my heart feels happy.

Good night, my friends. Sweet dreams.